Fernando Alonso starts P19 in Azerbaijan despite car improvements
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 7:21 AM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Fernando Alonso will start from P19 in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after a lock-up during qualifying left him behind the pack and facing engine penalties. Alonso noted improvements in his car's cornering abilities but admitted that a lack of speed on the straights could hinder his performance. He aims to finish the race without incident, gathering data for future races in Baku, Sepang, and Singapore. The race is important for Alonso and Aston Martin as they navigate a challenging season marred by engine issues.
- •Alonso qualified P19 due to a qualifying error and engine penalties.
- •He reported improvements in car handling but noted speed deficiencies.
- •The race serves as an opportunity for data collection and survival.
- •Alonso focuses on completing the race without mistakes.
- 7:21 AMYahoo Sports — Fernando Alonso Says Car Is Improving Despite Starting in P19
"The Spaniard suffers a lock-up in Q1 that leaves him nineteenth and he will start last due to engine penalties. He acknowledges that the AMR26 has improved in the corners but warns that the lack of top speed is an insurmountable burden in Azerbaijan.
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